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A propane filling station in Walton, Ind., caught fire -- but safety features worked as planned, ensuring that the blaze didn't post a threat to residents. A 500-pound propane tank was caught in the fire, but its safety valve worked correctly, enabling firefighters to keep the blaze under control.

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Bartholomew County, Ind., dispatcher Rodney Gill said he knew something was wrong when he heard only static and yelling in the background during a 9-1-1 call. The caller eventually hung up but texted "Pls help." Gill, who had already obtained a GPS location, sent officers, who arrested a man on charges of criminal confinement and domestic battery.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is cutting at least $6 million in funding that has gone toward hazard mitigation in Indiana, according to the state Department of Homeland Security. The change comes after a dispute over the construction of a stadium in Kokomo that FEMA thinks could cause flooding, officials say.

Work on Indianapolis' Deep Rock Tunnel Connector is nearly halfway finished and expected to be completed one year ahead of schedule, according to Citizens Energy Group. The massive system, which includes five underground tunnels, is designed to store 250 million gallons of raw sewage and help reduce overflows during rains.

The Indiana Blood Center said it is planning to hire an e-marketing specialist who will communicate with past blood donors and encourage them to donate again. According to Wendy Mehringer, the blood center's chief marketing officer, the facility is excited to find someone with this type of experience.

Ceva Logistics, which works with John Deere, will lay off its 200-plus employees in Plainfield, Ind., because of a reorganization of the parts-distribution system. The first round of layoffs will occur in May, with the rest coming in June.